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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.83, 49.25 and 18.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.83, 49.25 and 18.39 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.83 : 49.25 = 18.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.83/49.25 = 18.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.83x = 49.25 × 18.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.83x = 905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.71/32.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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